Substation Project Engineer - AI & Automation

Summary

Leidos delivers innovative solutions through the efforts of diverse and talented people dedicated to customer success. The Substation Project Engineer will partner with AI and automation teams to develop substation co-engineering solutions, direct project strategies, ensure sound engineering practices, and improve project efficiency. The role supports substation physical and protection and control projects throughout the project lifecycle, including design, quality control, estimates, schedules, and construction support.

Responsibilities

• Experience in executing both substation physical and P&C projects and the ability to explain why projects should be designed in particular ways
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal substation and software teams to direct project strategies and meet project needs
• Performing quality control checks on substation physical and P&C design projects
• Expected to read and design substation design drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, schematics, wiring, plan-section drawings, conduit and grounding drawings
• Create and check bill of materials for substation physical and P&C
• Create and check estimates and schedules for various projects
• Quality Control Checks Design
• Complete Project Lifecycle Support from Scoping to Final Design and Implementation
• Working with Client Standards to Implement Design
• Working with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project
• Construction support
• Expected to occasionally attend site visit at customer location

Skills

• Experience in executing both substation physical and P&C projects and the ability to explain why projects should be designed in particular ways
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal substation and software teams to direct project strategies and meet project needs
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of related substation design experience
• Demonstrate Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs
• A desire to lead next generation engineering strategies and practices; to make the discipline faster, more efficient, and more effective by removing low level and time consuming tasks
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations
• Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in team environment to challenge and rethink approaches
• Self-starter who works independently and can provide both sound engineering judgement and explain the rationale behind it
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments
• *Candidates must be located in the United States and preferred to be in the Central Time Zone
• * This position is fully **REMOTE** but with occasional client and in-office travel may be required
• Engineer Intern (“EI” or “EIT”) professional certification
• Professional Engineer (“PE”) License
• Working knowledge of protection and control design
• Experience with bus calculation
• Experience with relay settings
• Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies
• Experience with AC and DC calculations
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS
• Experience working on CAD tools
• Master's degree in related field
• Field testing/commissioning experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Experience in executing both substation physical and P&C projects and the ability to explain why projects should be designed in particular ways
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal substation and software teams to direct project strategies and meet project needs
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of related substation design experience
• Demonstrate Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs
• A desire to lead next generation engineering strategies and practices; to make the discipline faster, more efficient, and more effective by removing low level and time consuming tasks
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations
• Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in team environment to challenge and rethink approaches
• Self-starter who works independently and can provide both sound engineering judgement and explain the rationale behind it
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments

Nice to Haves

• *Candidates must be located in the United States and preferred to be in the Central Time Zone
• * This position is fully **REMOTE** but with occasional client and in-office travel may be required
• Engineer Intern (“EI” or “EIT”) professional certification
• Professional Engineer (“PE”) License
• Working knowledge of protection and control design
• Experience with bus calculation
• Experience with relay settings
• Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies
• Experience with AC and DC calculations
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS
• Experience working on CAD tools
• Master's degree in related field
• Field testing/commissioning experience

Benefits

• This position is fully REMOTE
• Flexible work hours/work arrangements
• Career development and growth opportunities, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE) License, Formal Mentorship programs, Developmental Leadership training, Technical Upskilling Opportunities, Continuing Education & Learning Resources, and AI and Automation
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications
• A welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement